Integrated herd management system utilizing isolated populations of X-chromosome bearing and Y-chromosome bearing spermatozoa
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XY
- Publication Date
- 2005-06-29
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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[0001] In general, herd management techniques utilizing separate populations of X-chromosome-bearing and Y-chromosome-bearing spermatozoa can be used in a wide variety of mammals. More specifically, it relates to an integrated herd management system utilizing segregated X-chromosome bearing sperm populations to increase the value of non-replacement heifers in single heifer systems. Background technique
[0002] Economic pressure to increase the efficiency of beef cattle production has boosted the industry and prompted researchers to evaluate various production systems. A traditional herd management system that has received a lot of attention is the single heifer system (SCH). The system has the ability to utilize non-replacement females normally used for slaughter purposes. Comparisons with other cattle management scenarios from 1958 to 1986 with average production costs and returns on production show that the simulated SCH system is cost-effective. Howeve...